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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accounts Officer
Location: Durham
Salary: Up to 38000.00 per year
Job Type: Fulltime Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Company Overview: A dynamic and rapidly growing organisation committed to excellence in financial management and customer service. They pride themselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Accounts Officer to join their finance team. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to our success and grow within the company.
Job Description: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accounts Officer with comprehensive knowledge of Sage50 accounts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong to do work ethic the ability to work independently as well as part of an enthusiastic team and the initiative to delegate tasks where necessary. This role involves regular reporting to the COO and CEO providing financial data for six companies within the same sector and identifying areas where profitability can be improved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Entry & Reconciliation:
- Accurately reconcile bank accounts and credit cards using Sage Line 50.
- Ensure all client and deposit accounts are reconciled and ready for audit by governing bodies.
- Accurately reconcile bank accounts and credit cards using Sage Line 50.
- Financial Reporting & YearEnd Preparation:
- Prepare annual yearend accounts for all six companies ensuring they are ready for submission to an external accountant.
- Report financial data to the COO and CEO regularly.
- Prepare annual yearend accounts for all six companies ensuring they are ready for submission to an external accountant.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Allocate rental payments to the correct tenant codes using CFP software.
- Ensure all landlords and contractors are paid promptly.
- Maintain creditor ledgers on Sage Line 50 and ensure all suppliers are paid within credit terms.
- Allocate rental payments to the correct tenant codes using CFP software.
- Transaction Review:
- Review and post transactions from completion statements received from company solicitors related to new property purchases.
- Review and post transactions from completion statements received from company solicitors related to new property purchases.
- Team Support:
- Act as the first point of contact for the accounts team assisting with any queries.
- Support and guide team members helping to rectify any issues they encounter.
- Act as the first point of contact for the accounts team assisting with any queries.
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problemsolving skills and supportive nature in resolving staff queries.
- Willingness to learn new software packages.
- Vast knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel.
- Over 10 years of accountancy experience is preferable.
Benefits
Benefits:
- Casual dress code: Enjoy a relaxed work environment where jeans are welcome.
- Free parking.
- Opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
- Enjoy a pizza at lunchtime and break the stereotype of the boring accountant.
A qualification in Accounting or Finance 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Employment Type
Full Time
